Position Summary
The Unit Leader plays a key role in supporting the bedside nurse to provide safe patient care and to achieve organizational, departmental, and individual goals. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager the Unit Leader incorporates leadership and communication skills to be an effective change agent on the unit. Supporting the mission of WPH and the nursing division, the Unit Leader acts a role model demonstrating sound time management, conflict resolution, and delegation skills. The Unit Leader acts as a liaison between management, staff, physicians, patients and families, ancillary staff, and other departments. The Unit Leader leads by example and holds staff accountable to provide safe patient care and a high level of patient satisfaction.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:
In collaboration with the Nurse Manager & Asst. Nurse Manager, the Unit Leader:
Education & Experience Requirements
1. Current NY State License
2. All RNs hired in 2016 or later must have a minimum of a Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) or show evidence of enrollment and completion of a BSN by 2020
3. Knowledge of current nursing, medical, and health trends and practices in the rendering of patient care.
4. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down
5. BCLS certification is required.
6. ACLS certification is required for all RNs working in ICU, CCU, CCL, 4F, and 3F, PACU, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery, and Endoscopy. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 18 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 9 months.
7. PALS certification is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, and Ambulatory Surgery. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 18 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 9 months.
8. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery, and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D, and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months.
9. Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills
10. Previous management/leadership experience preferred
11. 2 years previous clinical experience in the area of unit concentration preferred
12. Ability to function as staff RN
13. Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,677.89 - $56,214.23 per year
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Work Location: In person
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